workout – Lauren Michele ❤️

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My last post was a bit of a downer so tonight I’m focusing on sources of joy from my Thursday. Even though I’m exhausted & don’t feel good, I was productive with my work tasks. I got some reading & note-taking done for the book review I’m currently working on. Pssst, I’ll let you in on what I’m reading: “Gilded” by Marissa Meyer. ❄️ I placed an order for an exciting, TikTok-approved YouTube video. I watched Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman which is one of my comfort shows; obviously I love it for the strong female lead & beautiful Colorado mountain views. 😉 My parents treated my brother & I to Sonic ice cream, which I can never say no to; if anyone’s curious, I got an M&Ms blast. 🍦 I listened to some throwback Disney songs while doing a Lucy Wyndham-Read arm workout; I’m on day 3 of the 7-day challenge, & I finally managed the whole thing without stopping for a break. FEEL THE BURN! 🔥 Last but certainly not least,I purchased the brand new Neopets Faerie AOP T-Shirt from Cakeworthy. I wear their all-over-print shirts every single day so you can imagine how extensive my collection is. When I saw a teaser for their Neopets collection, I IMMEDIATELY marked my calendar. If you need me, I’ll be looking out the window, impatiently waiting for my package. 🧚‍♂️

When life gives you lemon after lemon after lemon, it’s nice to set aside time to make lemonade. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the bad & forgot about all the good that’s right there. Writing all this down was very therapeutic so I thank you for indulging me. 💕 I’ll try & do these casual updates more often, especially after good days like today. I hope you had a great Thursday too. Good Night! 🌙

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If only losing weight was that easy!! If you think I am about to give you an AMAZING workout routine based on a Disney movie about a queen with ice and snow powers, fear not! Today we are discussing the struggles that accompany working out during winter. I, like the majority of the world population, made a New Year’s resolution to exercise. January was the easiest month, so far, to get through; I was motivated and determined. February was an entirely different story. My body suddenly decided to realize it is winter and go into hibernation mode. I was tired all the time from the beautifully dreary weather, and preparing for a workout took extra time in order to overcome freezing temperatures and aching joints. I hit a wall! I saw results in January, but February was comparable to running up a hill of ice and expecting to reach the top. My solution? I kept going. I know, I know, That is a typical and boring answer, but it is the truth. I got through February with the help of hot baths, layers of warm clothing, and stretching, and the accomplishment feels good. It is too early to tell if March will be difficult, but I am finally starting to see results again so I am optimistic. I know I am not the only one struggling with this issue so prepare for an extremely cheesy pep talk: We are in this together!! You can do it!! Next time you find yourself facing a workout whilst shivering uncontrollably, remember there are other people going through the same thing (in this case, me). Don’t let the icicles win!! Enough of this cheesy talk. I am starting to annoy myself. Enjoy the rest of your day readers!

“I believe in process. I believe in four seasons. I believe that winter’s tough, but spring’s coming. I believe that there’s a growing season. And I think that you realize that in life, you grow. You get better.” – Steve Southerland

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